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Need help with Aurender N20

Please help with a cable recommendation.  I added an Aurender N20 that feeds my Holo Audio May DAC.  For the most part I'm very pleased with the addition but I feel there is more to be unlocked in the upper frequencies regarding detail and resolution.

I'm running an AES cable to the DAC to take advantage of the superior clock in the streamer.  The cable in use is a Clarus Crimson but I'm wondering if there is a better AES cable choice that will be more open and offer more top end detail.

If anyone has experience with different AES cables I'd like to hear your thoughts.  The max budget would be $2500.  Thanks in advance for your thoughts.  

rick_n
kofibaffour
455 posts
 

get a USB cable

fastfreight
965 posts
 

The best AES or USB I have owned is Kubala Sosna.  Elation is great.

Realization is better.  Network Acoustics Muon came close.

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lalitk
5,796 posts
 

+1 for Network Acoustic. Thanks @fastfreight …Muon and Kimber Hybrid USB were my top choices when I had USB base setup. Another brand that makes excellent digital cables is Final Touch Audio. I never had a chance to own their USB or AES. I do own a pair of their Ethernet cables…they are the most organic, emotionally engaging, and finely balanced cables I’ve ever experienced (and I’ve tried many Ethernet cables). 

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daledeee1
638 posts
 

I have seen numerous discussions about what type of cable is the best.

The majority pick USB.  Some like a DDC with I2S.  

amitynick
16 posts
 

I had the N20 and it fed my DAC via Shunyata Omega AES and also Omega ethernet 

it was a stunning combination. immediately noticed a vast improvement when upgrading to the Shunyata Omega

unfortunately my system was destroyed via lightning and flood damage

I now have a Lumin P1 DAC/Streamer but went back to the shunyata Omega Ethernet 

Not sure what a used omega would cost But it was a fantastic sounding set up

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